CUADRILLA CAPITAL, LLC
CUADRILLA CAPITAL, LLC is a Series C+ and buyout fund in the US, UK and Nordics investing in Enterprise.
- Stages
- Series C+, buyout
- Sectors
- Enterprise
- Invests in
- US-wide, UK, Nordics
- Round role
- Leads rounds
- Actively investing
- Yes
- Founded
- 2021
- Assets under management
- $586M
Check size not disclosed
Thesis
Cuadrilla Capital is a private equity firm that specializes in control buyouts and structured equity investments within the lower middle market enterprise software sector, with a strong emphasis on SaaS companies. Their investment thesis centers on acquiring majority stakes in established companies that exhibit strong product-market fit and significant strategic value, aiming to accelerate their growth through active guidance, often via leveraged buyouts and recapitalizations. While their primary geographic focus is the United States, they also leverage a network in the UK and Nordics. Cuadrilla Capital does not target specific early-stage rounds but rather focuses on lower middle market companies with target ARR between $8 million and $28 million. As of December 31, 2025, the firm managed approximately $586 million in discretionary assets, having closed two funds, with Fund II being oversubscribed. Their typical investment size is suggested by their average account size of approximately $146.6 million as of March 30, 2026. The firm was founded in 2021 and is headquartered in Santa Barbara, California.
Common questions
Does CUADRILLA CAPITAL, LLC invest at the Series C+ stage?
Yes. CUADRILLA CAPITAL, LLC lists Series C+ and buyout among the stages it invests in.
Where does CUADRILLA CAPITAL, LLC invest?
CUADRILLA CAPITAL, LLC invests in the US, UK and Nordics.